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      George Baldock cops probing if ANOTHER person was involved in ex-Premier League star’s death after finding pool clues

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      GREEK police are probing if another person could have been present when ex-Premier League star George Baldock died in Athens.Baldock, 31, was found dead in his swimming pool at his home in Glyfada on Wednesday night, local reports claimed. George Baldock playing for Sheffield United in 2023Credit: GettyBaldock’s body was pulled from the bottom of the poolCredit: LNPBaldock was reportedly found after his wife failed to contact himCredit: GettyEmergency services tried to revive the defenderCredit: ReutersA half-empty bottle of vodka was also found next to the swimming pool along with two glasses.After finding the glasses police are now investigating whether there was more than just Baldock present.Local media have reported it was his daughter’s birthday when British-born Baldock tragically died.The full-back, who joined Athens side Panathinaikos from Sheffield United this summer, was found at the bottom of the pool by his landlord who jumped over the fence to get into the home.Read more on footballAccording to Greek media, Baldock’s wife – who lives in England – was trying to contact the former Sheffield United star and had began to worry.After failing to track Baldock down, she then told the owner of the house in Glyfada to check the property.The Greece international, who was born in Buckingham but qualifies for the team via his grandmother, was found wearing swimming trunks and was pulled out of the water by emergency services.They tried to resuscitate him but sadly could not revive him.Most read in FootballThe emergency service (EKAV) doctor deemed that Baldock’s death had occurred at least an hour before he was found by the landlord.Authorities will check camera footage, although early findings show there is no indication of foul play.Ex-Prem star George Baldock found dead in pool months after Greece moveThe autopsy is expected to come out on Friday or Saturday while the toxicology results will take a longer time.Tributes flowed to Baldock following the news of his death. Baldock’s family later released a statement saying: “as a family we are in shock at this terrible loss.”The football clubs he played for also released touching tributes.George Baldock, playing for Greece, defending against Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyPanathinaikos said: “We are shocked, we are shocked by the loss of our George.”The family of Panathinaikos mourns his untimely death. We stand with the family and loved ones of George Baldock.”Former side Sheffield United also paid tribute.They said: “Sheffield United Football Club is shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player, George Baldock.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The defender left the club in the summer after seven years at Bramall Lane and was extremely popular with supporters, staff and team-mates who pulled on a red and white shirt alongside him.”The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George’s family and friends.”Dominating Mbappe, Premier League Iron Man, promotion hero: A tribute to George BaldockBy Kostas Lianos, Digital Sports ReporterIT was back in 2019 when Greece legend Vasilis Torosidis – the heir to Euro 2004 hero Giourkas Seitaridis – retired from international duty after 101 caps.A giant void was left behind at right-back, many talented players tried to step up – and none of them could fill those big boots.But, soon enough, I started to hear whispers about a Premier League ace with Greek heritage who’s a starter week-in and week-out…That was none other than George Baldock, born in Buckingham on March 9, 1993, to English parents but qualified for Greece through his grandmother.And what a season he was having. The right-back starred for Sheffield United as they surprised the Prem in the 2019-20 campaign – their first in 12 years – by finishing in the top half of the table.Baldock was among their standout players as he registered a staggering 3,420 minutes played – the joint highest along with the likes of Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk.The defender was keen to make the big step to the international stage with his grandmother’s homeland – and it didn’t take long until he shook hands with the Greek football federation (EPO) chiefs.However, a long and arduous paperwork slog stood in the way – with the then Sheffield United star claiming Covid-19 and Brexit slowed things down.Greece finally got the right-back they were begging for for years as Baldock made his debut on June 2, 2022 in a Nations League clash at Northern Ireland as a late substitute.It didn’t take long until the English-born ace owned the right flank at the back and impressive performances followed.Perhaps none compare to the Euro 2024 qualifier against France in June 2023 when Baldock did the unthinkable and kept Kylian Mbappe quiet for 104 MINUTES, despite being injured and playing through “unimaginable” pain.I still remember speaking to then-Greece manager Gus Poyet about his player’s stunning performance, and I will never forget the big smile the Chelsea legend had on his face.Poyet reminded me of a proud father as he took me through the injury hell the full-back endured before squaring up against perhaps the world’s best player for his country.A beaming Poyet told me: “Against the Republic of Ireland [three days beforehand] – and now that it is finished I can say it – after 20 minutes he had a very bad twist in his ankle, very bad. He was very close to come out. I asked him, ‘Can you hold until half-time?'”At half-time his ankle was very, very swollen. He asked for a strapping and he asked me for five minutes. Give me five minutes and we’ll let you know. And he had an unbelievable second half running up and down and being outstanding.”You don’t imagine the ankle after the game. You don’t imagine the ankle the day after, after the flight to France. Black and blue – swollen. And a day-and-a-half later you need to play against Mbappe.”Ninety per cent of people will think, no chance. And I keep talking to him, individually. And he keeps saying to me, ‘Coach I’m gonna be there no worries’.”And he didn’t play 20 minutes, he didn’t play 60 minutes, he played 104 minutes because the referee gave 14 minutes of injury time against Mbappe.”It’s easy to understand how loyal Baldock was to every team he ever played for during his 15-year career, just by looking at his stats.The Greek ace started his career at MK Dons in 2009 where he amassed a staggering 125 appearances throughout an eight-year stint that also saw him playing on loan for Northampton Town, Tamworth, IBV and Oxford United.The defender joined Sheffield United in 2017 and registered a whopping 219 appearances in seven years that also saw him helping his team achieve two Premier League promotions.Baldock’s work ethic and commitment was no different in Greece as he proudly stated two years ago: “To play for the national side is a great honour and a lot of pride involved for me and my family.”Representing my country through my late grandmother, it’s a very proud moment for me and my family. I love the country and I will fight for every success”Baldock never played for England at any level, but he always competed like a lion and he proved it on Sunday in his last ever match when he started for Panathinaikos, whom he joined in the summer, against eternal rivals Olympiacos in perhaps the most intense derby in Europe.He served his team with honour as he helped them pick up a valuable point in a goalless draw against their in-form foes, who had just played their best game of the season with a 3-0 win over Braga in the Europa League a few days earlier.He only managed 12 caps for Greece before his sudden and tragic death at the age of 31 on Wednesday in Athens.But his fighting spirit and charisma at right-back with the white and blue, as well as his remarkable run in the Premier League and the Championship, show that he is leaving a legacy behind for many Greek and English fans to look up to.Baldock was playing for Panathinaikos FC this yearCredit: Rex More

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      Law student who aimed vile racial slur at Arsenal star Bukayo Saka dodges jail after insisting he was not being racist

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      A LAW student who called Arsenal and England ace Bukayo Saka a “monkey” has dodged a jail term after insisting he was not being racist.Suhel Ali, 20, put an audio message on X/Twitter, calling Saka, 23, a “fing black piece of s**t” following Arsenal’s 0-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest in May last year.Law student Suhel Ali, who called Arsenal and England ace Bukayo Saka a ‘monkey’, has dodged a jail termThe Arsenal fan also called Bukayo Saka the N-wordCredit: GettyThe Arsenal fan, of Wembley, North London, also called him the N-word and said: “You’re a f***ing monkey.”The second-year law student admitted posting an offensive message.Westminster magistrates chair Kieran O’Donnell told Ali: “Your lawyer said your intention was not to be racist, but whoever heard it would have heard racial abuse.“But you are of previous good character.”READ MORE ON SAKA”You have no previous convictions. You are remorsefulAli, who, like Saka is of Nigerian heritage, got a 12-month conditional discharge with £111 costs.Wing wizard Saka scored in Arsenal’s 3-1 win against Southampton on Saturday.He is set to star for England against Greece at Wembley.Most read in FootballBukayo Saka declares ‘this is Arsenal’s year’ and they will win Premier League title More

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      Serie A manager linked to replacing Ten Hag at Man Utd quizzed by cops over violence and indimidation accusations

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      INTER MILAN manager Simone Inzaghi has been called in to talk to police amid allegations of “violence, intimidation and other criminal activities” involving the club’s ultras.Case documents about the investigation name officials and players over alleged “pressure” they came under, as well as links with the ultras.Simone Inzaghi has been quizzed by police amid allegations involving Inter Milan ultrasCredit: GettyAC Milan ultras are also being investigated.According to Ansa, a number of other high-profile names could be interviewed regarding the allegations.They include Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti, former defender Milan Skriniar, and AC Milan captain Davide Calabria.Inzaghi has been linked with replacing Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe probe has led to 19 arrests, while investigators have also begun a “prevention procedure” against the two Milan clubs.Inter and AC are not currently under investigation but are having to prove they have no connection to the ultras – in particular when it comes to ticket sales.Failure to do so could see them placed in “judicial administration”.It is being reported the court papers “granted illicit concessions” such as “providing tickets to people who belong to criminal organisations who then resold them at a huge price markup”.Most read in FootballInvestigators are claiming a relationship between Inter and the We Are Milano ultra group.It is alleged members of the group have been allowed into the San Siro without tickets for years after “strong acts of intimidation” towards stewards.Wayne Rooney doesn’t hesitate in naming England’s best player as Man Utd legend snubs Jude Bellingham There is also an accusation that ultra leaders, such as the arrested Marco Ferdico, met with Skriniar and had “contact” with Inzaghi.The allegation includes the claim Ferdico urged Inzaghi to speak to the club or president Giuseppe Marotta to secure 200 tickets for last year’s Champions League final.Investigators alleged Inzaghi promised he would discuss the matter with club chiefs.Inter stand accused of granting members of the Curva Nord fan group “favours”, but the report insists they were “forced to do so”.Milan preliminary investigations judge Domenico Santoro also insists the “situation has not changed as of today” despite the court documents largely pertaining to 2019 and 2020.Serie A champions Inter sit second in the table after seven games, two points behind Napoli.They earned a goalless draw at Manchester City in their Champions League opener, before beating Red Star Belgrade 4-0 in their second game. More

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      Instagram model Luisa Kremleva to go on trial over ‘false rape claims’ about AC Milan star Theo Hernandez

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      A FAMOUS Instagram model has been dragged into a court trial after allegedly falsely accusing AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez of rape and physical assault.Luisa Kremleva claimed she had been raped by the footie star in a £70,000 Porsche Cayenne near a glitzy Spanish nightclub in 2017. Luisa Kremleva claimed AC Milan star Theo Hernandez raped her inside a Porsche car in 2017Credit: InstagramLuisa, who became popular after starring in several Spanish TV shows, was reportedly arrested in 2020 after she failed to attend multiple court summonsCredit: InstagramHernandez, who was never arrested, admitted to having sex with her but said it was consensualCredit: RexSpanish nightclub Olivia Valere where the couple met in 2017Credit: Trip AdvisorThe Spanish TV star also claimed the French footballer, who moved to Serie A from La Liga in 2019, had caused her knee injuries after pushing her out of the vehicle. She said in a newspaper interview back then: “I have proof of the attack which are on my backside and my knees.”I would love it if Theo apologised. It’s the least I deserve.”Hernandez, who was never arrested, admitted to having sex with her but said it was consensual.read more world news Spanish police sources back then confirmed to The Sun they were investigating a sexual assault allegation. However, a court shelved the case after a judge ruled that there was no evidence to support the alleged crimes were committed. Prosecutors then found CCTV footage that showed the model had suffered her knee injuries in an accidental fall outside the nightclub.They alleged in their indictment Kremleva had acted “maliciously” in accusing Hernandez of raping her as he refused to go home with her after having “consensual” sex in the car.Most read in FootballLuisa, who became popular after starring in several Spanish TV shows, was reportedly arrested in 2020 after she failed to attend multiple court summons. But she had denied reports of being arrested by cops. Her mum said on Spanish TV: “My daughter is not under arrest. She went to pick up a court notification. With time the truth is going to come out.”The model subsequently wrote on social media: “I have not been arrested. I have not been convicted of any crime. The truth will come out.”Court sources have now confirmed that Kremleva’s one-day trial has been scheduled for October 28 at a court in Malaga, Costa De Sol. A chance to request the suspension of the trial was given to all the parties involved in the case, but no such requests were made. While the defendant will have to appear in court, it is not known whether Hernandez will have to turn up in person or will be able to give evidence via video link.Public prosecutors have said in a pre-trial indictment they would like her to receive a two-year prison sentence along with a £12,000 fine if convicted.The model said in a newspaper interview she has ‘proof’ that she was sexually assaultedCredit: InstagramTheo Hernandez moved to AC Milan in 2019Credit: Getty More

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      Clement Kemboi dead at 32: Former African Games champion’s body found as tributes pour in

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      AFRICAN GAMES champion Clement Kemboi has been found dead at the age of 32.The body of the former Kenyan athlete was found by police in the town of Iten in his home country on Monday.Clement Kemboi has passed away at the age of 32Credit: AFPHis body was found in the Kenyan town of ItenCredit: AFPKemboi’s body has been taken to Iten County Referral Hospital morgue and is awaiting an autopsy.He is best-known for winning the 3000m steeplechase at the 2015 African Games.Kemboi’s personal best time in the distance came at the Doha Diamond League in 2016 when he ran eight minutes and 10.65 seconds.This earned him sixth place, five and a half seconds behind winner Conseslus Kipruto.READ MORE IN SPORTKemboi’s PB in the regular 3000m was 7:51:65.His passing comes after 2016 World Athletics Under-20 800m champion Kipyegon Bett died on Sunday.Kenyan Bett had been in and out of hospital with a liver problem, before his sister confirmed his death.Purity Kirui told BBC Sport Africa: “He had been sick, complaining of stomach pains for about a month. The doctors said he had a liver problem and had been in and out of hospital.Most read in Athletics”Last week we took him to hospital after he started vomiting blood and he was admitted. I went to see him [on Sunday] morning and he told me he was in pain.”He told our dad, who is a pastor, to pray for him because he didn’t feel he would survive and after 12 noon he died. We tried everything to save him, but he left us. It’s very painful.”Bett was a promising runner in his youth and followed up his junior world championship success by winning world bronze in London in 2017.But a year later Bett was hit with a four-year doping ban and he struggled on his return, with his sister revealing he “started drinking a lot”.His coach Japheth Kemei described Bett as a gifted athlete and he expected him to make a comeback after his ban, but suggested Bett was unable to due to his battles with depression. More

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      I was in prison FIVE times before I turned my life around to become an EFL star… now I’m a full-time church pastor

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      ON October 28, 1988, Ricky Junior Otto was sentenced to four years in prison aged 20 — the last of his five jail terms.He accepts he was a thug, bully and out-and-out menace to society — a product of a violent culture which ruled with fear growing up in Hackney, East London.EFL hero Ricky Otto is now a church pastorCredit: SuppliedOtto exclusively revealed how two inmates serving a combined 41 years during his time in Wandsworth changed his lifeCredit: AlamyBut following the time he served at Wandsworth, on this occasion for armed robbery, Otto walked out on January 25, 1990 an entirely different person to the one who arrived.And, remarkably, it was two inmates serving lengthy sentences who provided him with a lightbulb moment that changed his life forever.Now 56, Otto revealed: “It was these two guys — one was doing 24 years for murder, the other 17 for manslaughter.“They had watched me playing football in the gym and realised I had a talent and expressed this in the most incredible way.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“They told me something that day I have never forgotten: ‘Don’t serve the time, let the time serve you’.“From that moment I understood what they meant: ‘Don’t just sit in prison doing nothing but rather start preparing yourself now for when you are released’.“After that I became a gym orderly and started to prepare myself mentally and physically for a life after prison. It was just the kick up the backside that I needed.“When I walked out of Wandsworth in 1990, I knew it was a new beginning — with football being my escape into a new world.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe former winger said: “My immediate thought was to re-engage with my old team-mates who were now playing for amateur side Haringey Borough.“After a few games I got injured and I was sent for treatment at non-league Dartford. I ended up playing four games for them.Leicester City Players Under Fire for Harassing Fan “My performances caught the eye of Leyton Orient management duo Frank Clark and Peter Eustace.“They knew of my past and did not judge me but offered me a week’s trial, which was the opportunity of a lifetime that I’d been dreaming of while serving my time.“The trial was successful and I signed my first professional contract ten months after being released and just a couple of weeks before my 23rd birthday. It was the best birthday present ever!”After playing in the reserves and learning the game, Otto eventually got the chance to make his league debut when he was made sub for Orient’s fourth-tier game at Fulham in 1991, just 15 months after his release.He continued: “It was the last game of the season. I played the last 15 minutes, I should have scored too. But I was on the pitch playing and I had this wonderful feeling of achievement.”The following season he played 32 league games for the O’s, scoring his first goal at Hartlepool in September 1991.Otto said: “It was flattering that Barry Fry — then with Barnet — had watched me play against his side in the London Cup final and was clearly impressed.“When Barry joined Southend in April 1993 he signed me for £100,000. I don’t think I played in a better side at the start of the 1993-94 season.They knew of my past and did not judge me but offered me a week’s trial, which was the opportunity of a lifetime that I’d been dreaming of while serving my timeRicky OttoSunSport“Had Barry not been headhunted by Birmingham I genuinely believe we would have gone on to make the play-offs in what was the Championship at the end of that season.“We had such a wonderful camaraderie, with wins against big clubs with multi-million-pound budgets like Sunderland, Derby, Stoke and Middlesbrough. We were flying!”Otto’s next move was to link up with Fry again at Birmingham — this time in an £800,000 switch to St Andrew’s.His greatest football memories include his stunning equaliser against Liverpool at Anfield in the 1995 FA Cup and playing for City in the Football League Trophy final the same year — when his assist provided the extra-time winner for Paul Tait in front of over 76,000 fans at Wembley.Otto said: “I remember travelling on the coach to Wembley with a sea of Birmingham fans walking towards the stadium.“I had that pinch-me moment where I couldn’t believe I was going to be playing at Wembley.”After Birmingham, Otto played at Charlton, Peterborough and Notts County on loan.It was while he was with County, under Sam Allardyce, that he suffered a cruciate ligament injury which ultimately ended his career.I remember travelling on the coach to Wembley with a sea of Birmingham fans walking towards the stadium.I had that pinch-me moment where I couldn’t believe I was going to be playing at WembleyRicky OttoSunSportHe said: “I did manage to play again but I was never the same player. I’d lost that yard of pace and I always had that twinge of pain when I was playing.”After ten years, he knew his career was over.He added: “Having left school with no qualifications this was a period when I had think what I was going to do for the rest of my life.“Of course, I could have slipped back into my old ways before football but I knew I had to build another chapter to my life.”Instead, he trained as a probation officer, later creating his own consultancy working with offenders and those at risk of offending.Ricky said: “My work has enabled me to engage with some of the country’s most prolific offenders.“Being able to relate to their journey, I am able to use the same old adage that was spoken into my life when incarcerated: Don’t serve the time, let the time serve you.“For nearly 20 years I have primarily worked with adults. However, over the last two years I’ve been working with Walsall Youth Justice Service as a Resettlement Disproportionality Officer.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEven more remarkably, father-of-three Ricky is a committed Christian and, after passing his degree in Theology, is Pastor of ARC Birmingham Church. He is currently studying for a Masters degree.Yet in reflection of his extraordinary 56 years, Otto readily admits: “Without a shadow of a doubt, football saved my life.” More

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      Man City star Matheus Nunes ‘arrested on suspicion of stealing mobile phone in Madrid nightclub’

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      MANCHESTER City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone in a Madrid nightclub.The 26-year-old Portuguese international is said to have been held at sprawling disco La Riviera and taken to a local police station for questioning.Matheus Nunes was allegedly arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phoneCredit: AlamyRespected Spanish daily El Mundo said the arrest occurred around 5.30am on September 8 after he was accused of taking the phone from a 58-year-old man who had tried to take a photo of him without permission in the nightclub toilets.Brazilian-born Nunes is said to have snatched the mobile in a fit of anger and refused to return it.Police made the arrest according to El Mundo after being called to the club and confirming the footballer still had the phone in his possession.The former Wolves player was reportedly handcuffed at the nightspot before being taken to a National Police station in the Madrid neighbourhood of Arganzuela.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was released hours later following the intervention of a lawyer.El Mundo reported he is expected to face charges and trial over the incident.A spokesman for the National Police in Madrid said: “I can confirm a Portuguese national was arrested in the early hours of September 8 at a Madrid nightclub on suspicion of stealing another person’s mobile phone.”The police force confirmed the man arrested was born in 1998, the same year as the Man City midfielder was born, but said it was unable to comment on whether the suspect was the footballer.Most read in FootballA well-placed source said: “This matter will now be resolved by way of a trial in court.”Following the alleged arrest, Nunes has played in matches against Brentford, Watford and in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Slovan Bratislava – which ended in a 4-0 win.Nunes signed for Man City from Wolves last year for a transfer fee of £53million.He has played 35 times for Pep Guardiola’s side overall, scoring one goal and adding six assists. More

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      Tragedy as champion boxer, 17, dies after being ‘stabbed several times outside nightclub’

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      A YOUNG boxer has been stabbed to death outside a nightclub in France. Kylian Binard, just 17, was fatally attacked in the early hours of Sunday morning in Subles, near Bayeu, Normandy. Amateur boxer Kylian Binard has been stabbed to death outside a nightclub in FranceTributes were paid to the 17-year-oldCredit:
      It took place in the parking lot of the Octavia nightclub.The suspect – identified as a 24-year-old – was apprehended by nightclub security at around 6:40am and held until police arrived.He is accused of stabbing amateur boxer Binard “several times” – in the throat and the back – after a fight broke out as the two left the club.According to the owner, both men were first-time visitors to the club and were members of the last two groups to leave, Remix News report. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut he insisted there had been no altercations between the pair earlier in the night to alert security staff.Binard – a champion in Normandy – had reportedly been enjoying a night out when the altercation unfolded. And despite immediate attempts to save his life, Binard sadly died at the scene.Caen’s public prosecutor Joel Garrigue confirmed an investigation is now underway with surveillance footage from the nightclub being looked at. Most read in BoxingThe suspect remains in police custody as authorities continue their inquiries.Binard competed for Saint-Lois Boxing Club and his trainer Jean Metay paid tribute to the tragic teen as he posted a picture of the pair online. Boxer Mylik Birdsong, 31, shot dead in Los Angeles just weeks before he was set to appear on UFC card More